keratin
keratin
yes
they are composed of a substance called keratin and together pot them....
Fingers and toes are no doubt composed of cells and tissues.
Parts composed of non living tissue, for example hair and nails.
The scientific name for nails is "ungula." In a more specific context, human nails are often referred to as "keratinous appendages," as they are primarily composed of a protein called keratin. Nails serve protective and functional roles in humans and other animals.
tissues, nails, muscles, cells, blood, hair.....
Your nails come from nail bed. Nails are connected to the skin below. The trauma to the nails is borne by large surface area. This gives very strong support to nails to withstand the applied force on the nails. Nails of some animals are very strong as a result.
Finger and toe nails are composed mostly of a fibrous protein called keratin.
Your nails are weak because you aren't getting enough calcium. Therefore they are prone to breaking cracking and splitting. Try and have a glass of milk a day and if that doesn't work then try some hair and nail suppliments!
The primary component of human fingernails is the protein keratin. Secondarily, the cutaneous tips contain carbon, nitrogen and sulfur.
Integument System